H2020 TEVINS Project: Teyme Eye Vineyard Sprayer
- Type Project
- Status Filled
- Execution 2017 -2017
- Assigned Budget 50.000,00 €
- Scope Europeo
- Main source of financing H2020
- Project website TEVINS
Through the implementation of the Project (Phase 1), and primarily through the work carried out in preparing the feasibility study, the company has improved and deepened its market knowledge and confirmed its assumptions regarding the need for new, green, and environmentally conscious machinery.
The company is firmly convinced that the TEVINS product can be commercialized, a belief reinforced by further positive customer evaluation of the proof of concept. From an intellectual property perspective, there are no legal obstacles that could jeopardize the product's launch.
Furthermore, TEYME is highly conscious of protecting the knowledge gained as a result of this project. Market research has also shown that one of TEYME's comparative advantages is its proximity to the vineyard sprayer market, as major grape producers are located in Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy.
TEYME's R&D department plans to conduct further technology validation and testing in Phase 2 as the project is fully implemented.
According to the FAO, grapes are one of the world's most important fruit crops, with an annual production of approximately 74 million tons, and are one of the most widely distributed fruits. Considering the weight of its edible portion, it is the most produced fruit crop worldwide. In 2014, 46% of grape production consisted of unpressed grapes, while the remaining 50% was used primarily for wine production.
Environmentally friendly and cost-competitive grape production represents a key challenge for winegrowers and society at large. Modern crop protection methods currently consume massive amounts of pesticides to achieve the desired yield. Furthermore, when pesticides are applied using current technologies, approximately 50% of the total amounts sprayed fail to reach the intended target. The ability to spray large areas of vineyards selectively, economically, and effectively is just what the wine market needed.
To address this need, the Spanish company TEYME, a leader in vineyard spraying equipment, is developing the new TEVINS sprayer. As one of the most important tasks of this Phase 1 project, TEYME completed a comprehensive feasibility study that meets the following objectives:
- Evaluate the technical, financial, commercial, political, legislative, and management risks of the project.
- Conduct an in-depth market analysis.
- Distribute partner searches to enhance market expansion.
- Further evaluate our technology with independent industry experts and our existing customers.
- Refine the IPR strategy and seek external advice on the most appropriate IPR path, to seek the most promising ideas that can be patented and used to ensure Teyme's leadership in the industry.
- Develop a well-thought-out business plan that provides more detailed market research and establishes a comprehensive approach to marketing in the post-feasibility study period.
The results are promising in terms of technology development and commercialization strategy. The positive experience with Phase 1 (financial stimulus and guidance)
Agricultural technology is among the most revolutionary and impactful areas of modern technology, driven by the fundamental need to feed an ever-growing population. Its development must contribute to environmentally sustainable and cost-competitive agriculture. This implies less pesticide application, lower water consumption, and more efficient use of machinery. The excessive use of pesticides to control pests, diseases, and weeds has a significant impact on human health and the environment.
It is estimated that around 50% of applied pesticides fail to reach their intended target, increasing the negative impact on the environment and production costs. This means that pesticide application must be carried out with greater precision. Agricultural production costs are also affected by the high cost of crop protection, especially in the cultivation of grapes and other fruits.
In close and ongoing collaboration with fruit growers, TEYME has recognized these challenges and developed technology to reduce the use and negative impact of pesticides. TEYME has enhanced existing state-of-the-art pneumatic vineyard sprayers with patented spraying technology and a video-based guidance system.
The control system allows the spray rate of each nozzle to be regulated using video input algorithms. The machine vision algorithms provide information on plant cover, leaf density, and all the necessary data that not only guides the spraying process but also provides vital information for the grower, such as growth rate and the health status of the vineyard.
TEYME's solution, under the TEVINS brand, will reduce pesticide use in vineyards and orchards by up to 60% and operating costs by up to 25%. The project's commercial objective is to generate cumulative revenues exceeding €58 million and the creation of more than 70 new jobs over eight years of commercialization.
The TEVINS project directly supports EU development calls: stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for sustainable and competitive agricultural, forestry, agri-food, and bio-based sectors. The project has addressed the following EU and global challenges:
- Minimizing the hazards and risks to health and the environment arising from the use of pesticides: the EU thematic strategy had set these objectives.
- Access to clean, fresh water: Full implementation of the product is consistent with water conservation by reducing the amount of pesticides in groundwater to achieve good water chemistry and is linked to the European Water Framework Directive.
- Food Quality and Safety: a project aiming to reduce pesticide residues in food that may still pose serious risks to consumer health. In January 2016, the European Union announced four Commission Regulations amending Annexes II, III and V to Directive 2005/396/EC [1] of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin.
The project's implementation will result in a new and innovative vineyard sprayer that will allow winegrowers direct and indirect savings in the form of:
- Less pesticide use when spraying grapes: approximately 30% (depending on vegetation index)
- Reduction of labor time and savings in tractor fuel
- Decrease in fertilizer costs
- Increased performance
- Increased grape quality
- Reducing vineyard contamination with pesticides
- Vegetation data is stored and classified in the cloud for future analysis by pesticide producers, local agricultural support agencies, etc.
Continuous research combined with over 40 years of experience and product development allows TEYME to offer a wide range of state-of-the-art machinery. The TEVINS project fully aligns with TEYME's management strategy toward innovative new products to ensure the company's future growth. The company's strategy focuses on understanding winegrowers' problems in order to develop a common solution.
- TEYME TECHNOLOGIE AGRICOLA SL (TEYME)
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